7 Signs That Your Spouse Is Having an Affair

It often happens that even if you know deep inside your heart that your significant other is cheating on you, you simply can't prove it because he/she is a very good player, and the chances are that they've done it to other people before you.

There is nothing more devastating and more self-destructive than living in uncertainty, not knowing for sure whether he really goes to work every night or if he spends the night somewhere else.
However, it is essential to understand that from suspicion to paranoia there is just one small step, this is why it is important to never cross the line.
Although the following hints cannot guarantee you anything, here are the top 7 most common signs that your significant other may be cheating on you:

1. Sudden need for privacy
Every human being feels the need for privacy every now and then, and that is perfectly normal: we all need to spend some time on our own.
However, if you used to spend a lot of time with your significant other and now he/she suddenly tells you that they need more room to breathe, then that should raise a red flag.
Also, did your spouse suddenly start to put passwords on computers or cell phones, afraid that you might invade their privacy?
It often happens that emotional affairs occur via the phone, and if you notice that your spouse suddenly hangs up or deletes the messages and call history, then you should ask yourself some questions.
If you really want to find the truth, you can check your phone records.

2. You two are no longer intimate
Although this is not necessarily an obvious sign that your spouse is cheating on you, it should make you ask yourself some questions, especially if your sex life was great until not too long ago.
However, the lack of intimacy does not rely solely to sex. Did your significant other stop kissing or hugging you like he used to? Is he acting a bit colder towards you and he puts the blame on the overly stressing job?
These sudden changes usually occur for a reason: while it is true that jobs can indeed be extremely stressful, when these changes happen all of a sudden, there is usually more to that than just stress.

3. You no longer talk to each other
If you no longer talk to each other, or pick up a fight whenever you try to have a conversation, then something has changed.
If your spouse started to ignore you or if routine has interfered with your relationship all of a sudden, you should ask yourself whether you are growing distant of each other or if there is a third party involved.
The golden rule is that whenever a sudden change occurs, you need to look into it right away.

4. Your spouse puts more effort into looking good
It has happened to all of us at least once to stop paying so much attention to our clothes, looks or even overall fitness while we were in a relationship.
This is normal to a point, but if your spouse has changed their wardrobe, gotten a new haircut, invests more time and money into looking good, bought a new perfume and such, then there are two options.
He/she is either trying to regain your heart and to add some spice to your relationship, or your spouse is seeing somebody else.

5. Sudden change in bank statements
Confusing charges in bank statements are a pretty good indicator that something is going on, especially if payments were made to lingerie stores, cosmetic stores or brand clothing retailers and the products were not for you.
This is one of the most obvious signs that your spouse may be cheating on you.

6. Unpredictable mood swings
Did your spouse become moody all of a sudden, and your simple presence starts to annoy them for no apparent reason?
Does your spouse avoid to come home after work, and until not too long ago they couldn't wait to get home and see you?
Does your spouse leave the home jolly and happy and returns very sad and even depressed?
This may be the result of a stressful job, but on the other hand it can also be the sign of an extramarital affair.

7. Your spouse spends more time online
You would be amazed to find out how many affairs start online, now that billions of people worldwide have access to Internet.
Is your husband/wife always online late at night, and he/she suddenly shifts the computer screen when you are around?
Facebook and other social networks have destroyed thousands of relationships before, so this might be a great point to start an investigation!

Adapted from 
Daily Legal